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Brent Lawrence Friedman
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suicidemachines.bsky.social
WAR PROFITEERING LIMITED EDITION 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ZOETROPE VINYL! PRE-ORDER NOW AT SIDEONEDUMMY.COM!
July 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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suicidemachines.bsky.social
Probably been about twenty years since we’ve played this many shows in a four month span.
May 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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halfpasttwoska.bsky.social
PICK IT UP! We sped through this cover of “Am I Dead Yet?” by @tinystills.bsky.social 🥵 If you wondered what bubblegrunge would sound like if it had a skapunk makeover, Half Past Two has done it for you. WE LOVE TINY STILLS!
May 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
🗣️🗣️🗣️SKA‼️AGAINST‼️TRANSPHOBIA‼️‼️‼️
THEY ARE BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME! The ska against transphobia design on SHIRTS, MUGS, TOTES, AND STICKERS!

We also found ‼️10‼️ FLAGS‼️
👁️👁️

Free shipping on orders over $60 (continental US ONLY)

🏁🏁🏁PICK IT THE F#%K UP🏁🏁🏁
Www.skatunenetwork.com
BIG TEXT THAT READS “SKA AGAINST TRANSPHOBIA” in black. 2 shirts sit between the words “SKA” and TRANSPHOBIA” with the word agaisnt overlayed over the bottom of the 2 shirts. The letters in AGAINST the overlap over the shirt are white on the black shirt background. The shirts both have a design that reads the same text. The word Ska is molded into an illustration of a trumpet. The letters are the valves. Against is in the bottom tube of the trumpet, and the text reading “transphobia is below that” Under that, is an illustration of 4 cartoon characters dancing. Bold text up top reads “SKA AGAINST TRANSPHOBIA” text underneath it to the left reads “Merch items are back for a limited time pre-order via the skatune network merch store. All shirts are printed on a quality garment,(comfortcolors), andAvailable in S - 5XL” 3 groups of merch items run from the bottom left to the top right, the bottom left most is 2 tote bags, one with a checkerboard pattern with the trans flag colors, and the other is solid back. In the middle are 2 sticker designs, one a holographic ska against transphobia sticker and the other the skatune network logo with the trans colors. In the top right are 3 mugs, each the ska against transphobia design with a blue, pink, and black mug handle Text under the mugs in the bottom right reads “in addition to shirts, we have mugs, stickers & totes you can add to your order! All items are limited Pre-orders end Monday, 5/12” A black box has the text “free shipping on orders over $60” and under that says (continental U.S. only) Bold text on top reads FLAG / WALL BANNER Under that is an image of the ska against transphobia design on a flag / wall banner. The banner is surrounded by various pieces of wall art (the background of the skatune network room) Underneath that is bold text that reads “LIMITED TO 10” followed by text that reads “we found 10 ska against transphobia tags. Flags are a pain to make, so we don't have any plan to make these again anytime soon! Do what you will with that information www.skatunenetwork.com”
May 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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skaaapunk.bsky.social
🎟️🎟️ ON SALE NOW 🎟️🎟️
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skaaapunk.bsky.social Against All Authority @skaaapunk.bsky.social · Apr 29
25 YEARS OF ‘24 HOUR ROADSIDE RESISTANCE’! Two shows in Florida w/ @laurajanegrace.bsky.social & band AND @catbiteband.bsky.social! Tickets on sale Friday 5/2 at 10am ET!
May 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
TODAYS REMINDER TO BE UNBOTHERED
And by that, I mean, divest your energy from shit that don’t matter‼️ invest in the people you love‼️in building community‼️in talking to your neighbors‼️organizing yr workplace‼️showing up for others when u can‼️the rich need us, but we don’t need them‼️organize‼️
April 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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skaaapunk.bsky.social
25 YEARS OF ‘24 HOUR ROADSIDE RESISTANCE’! Two shows in Florida w/ @laurajanegrace.bsky.social & band AND @catbiteband.bsky.social! Tickets on sale Friday 5/2 at 10am ET!
April 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
‼️GRAB SOME JER SHIRTS Y’ALL‼️

It’ll help us get the new record out and get on the road for more stuff coming this year 👀✨
Www.skatunenetwork.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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devonkaysolutions.bsky.social
We hit the 500 subs so here is a live performance of us at Ortlieb's in Philadelphia.
This bar sold gourmet hot dogs and I ate like 7 dogs dude.
This is why you sub. This post.

youtu.be/wnGk7qUPfhk?...
April 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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devonkaysolutions.bsky.social
Two Subs Away from 500.
Make it happen people.
New videos every week. Stream archives. Live performances. Official music videos. Oddities from our career.
Go.

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Devon Kay & the Solutions
Devon Kay & the Solutions are the World's Greatest Band.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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devonkaysolutions.bsky.social
Tickets are on sale now for our Pacific North West Run!

06/19 at Twilight Lounge in Portland, OR
06/20 at Black Lodge in Seattle, WA

Tickets here: www.devonkayandthe.solutions
April 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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devonkaysolutions.bsky.social
We're back.
Yes we're doing the cover set.
See ya soon @thefestfl.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
JER (the human, that’s me!) will be playing their music with JER (the band, that’s them!) this October at FEST (like, the punk festival. It’s just FEST)
🙂‍↕️🤘🏾🔥✨🐊
Tickets go on sale Friday 4.25 at 10am! SEE YOU IN GAINESVILLE
A picture of the JER band standing in front of a yellow walll with a chrome gator painted on it. from left to right is candice, Ricky, Esteban, woody, JER, Emily, and Javi. JER is closest to the camera throwing a peace sign Text in front of it reads “we’re festing” up top and “fest 23, Gainesville Florida, October 24th, 25th, 26th 2025” Poster for Fest 23, primarily green, teal, orange, and purple. Illustrations of the headless horsemen in the background. Text up top reads “fest 23 Gainesville Florida. Oct 24 25 26 2025 Below that is a lineup of bands PROPAGANDHI DILLINGER FOUR JEFF ROSENSTOCK SES RENE RESTRATIONS SETS PLAYING THE RESIGNATION LAURA JANE GRACE BANNER PILOT COALESCE AND THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICALS CELEBRATING 30 AJJ SHELTER GEARS OF MANTRA 7 SECONDS DEAD TO ME THE DOPAMINES SETS DRUG CHURCH THE CASKET LOTTERY TOYS THAT KILL F.Y.P. THE SPITS 3: CATCH 22 POOL KIDS TIM BARRY BRENDAN KELLY THE ARRIVALS GOOD LUCK PET SYMMETRY GOUGE AWAY YOUNG WIDOWS CHRIS FARREN MEAT WAVE DIRECT HIT! JER DIKEMBE THE HOLY MESS OPEN CITY SIGNALS MIDWEST TSUNAMI BOMB CADILLAC BLINDSIDE ELWAY TILTWHEEL ZETA NORTH LINCOLN SPY UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TO CANDYLAND POSING CHINESE TELEPHONES DEVON KAY & THE SOLUTIONS ASSHOLEPARADE •* BEAR ANNIVERSARY AUDIO KARATE DAVID DONDERO WE WERE SKELETONS TIMESHARES OMNIGONE 84 TIGERS THE KILOGRAMS DOLLAR SIGNS SAM RUSSO JOYSTICK YOU VANDAL GILLIAN CARTER THE HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR THE RAGING NATHANS OCEANATOR FEA SAMUEL S.C. SWEAT SHITSTORM GODSEYES SUZIE TRUE MICHAEL CERA PALIN WOLF-FACE COFFEE PROJECT GLAZED THE ERADICATOR PROTAGONIST DEBT NEGLECTOR KING FRIDAY GILT WOOLBRIGHT KEROSENE HEIGHTS NEW JUNK CITY FAT HEAVEN REBUILDER SHEHEHE CITY MOUSE NIGHTMARATHONS FEVERSLEEP TEENS IN TROUBLE QWAM CLOWN SOUNDS TINY STILLS WOLVES&WOLVES& WOLVES& WOLVES WORLD'S GREATEST DAD HEART & LUNG GOOD FRIEND WON'T STAY DEAD MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 6TH 2025 TICKETS AND MORE INFO AT THEFESTFL.COM
April 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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bigdboston.bsky.social
PITTSBURGH! ON SALE NOW! YOUR PALS WILL BE THERE! KILL LINCOLN WILL BE THERE! THE BEST OF THE WORST WILL BE THERE! OUR BASS PLAYER MIGHT BE THERE!
🎟️: app.opendate.io/e/big-d-and-the-kids-table-august-15-2025-569907
April 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
HAPPY MONDAY
pre-order still going until 4/20 (nice)
So grab yours while u can!!!
Www.skatunenetwork.com
skatunenetwork.bsky.social JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Apr 12
SAY GAY OR SAY GOODNIGHT

Limited time pre-order. Only for the next week

Free shipping (continental US only)
Order at www.skatunenetwork.com
Faded white / cream colored background. Black text that reads “say gay” sits behind a black shirt. The design design is neon blue, pink, black, and white. The image has a gator coming out of the state of Florida biting Ron DeSantis in half. Ron DeSantis is very visibly in pain as hot pink blood gushes from his body. And he deserves it. Behind Florida is the outline of a hurricane. At the top of. the image is the words "say gay or say goodnight" with a pink to blue gradient effect. The bottom of the image fades into a solid black with the text “or say goodnight” in a cream color Off white / green background with the same shirt design as before off to the right. Black text sits over the white background that reads “Based off the JER song with the same title, the say gay or say goodnight shirt encapsulates the intolerance of the intolerant. This iconic design shows florida governer Ron DeSantis being [REDACTED] by an alligator. The gator is symbolic for the many unheard voices who tight to reject the bigotry, and actively work to fight for the spanish moss-covered trees. the sawgrass and beaches. for the rejuvinating springs and the diverse population that call this state home.” The bottom of the image fades to black, and cream text reads “This shirt is currently available for preorder on the skatune network webstore. Sizing ranges from S - 5xL. Pre-order's end on saturday, April 20th (nice)” to the left and “Designed by the floridian artist Cam Lopez, floridians and non-floridians alike are welcome to rock this shirt, as a support for the strong queer presence that will not be erased from this state, and to show solidarity to the queer members of our community. F**K Ron Desantis” to the right. At the bottom, the website www.skatunenetwork.com is listed
April 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
In the year 1995, A super robot was created to PICKITUP PICKITUP PICKITUP against the evil desires of Dr Wily.

FULL video over on YouTube 00 and if u wanna see more, consider supporting on Patreon!!!
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April 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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devonkaysolutions.bsky.social
🚨FIRST TIME IN THE PNW!? YES!🚨

You got 30 hours? How bout 60? Well, that's how long we'll be driving to bring rock and/or roll to the beautifully damp Pacific North W(B)est.

6/19 - Portland, OR at Twilight Cafe

06/20 - Seattle, WA at The Black Lodge

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY ON OUR WEBSITE!
April 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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dltsgdom.bsky.social
NEW SHOW: @bigdboston.bsky.social w/ Kill Lincoln + The Best of the Worst 8/15 at @bottlerocketpgh.bsky.social!!

Tickets on sale Friday a 10am: app.opendate.io/e/big-d-and-...
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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abbeyproductions.bsky.social
In NOLA for this and the rest of the conference. Oh yeah.
April 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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halfpasttwoska.bsky.social
This one’s for the hometown crowd. On May 17th, we headline Chain Reaction—and we’re pulling out all the stops. Joining us are the incredible Tiny Stills, ska legends Chase Long Beach, and the always wild Chudson.
April 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
Someone asked me who made the flyer, so I wanna clarify I used AI to make this flyer

A - and by AI I mean
I- I learned how to use photoshop and developed a new skill to help elevate the art I create. That’s what makes art cool, the work humans put into. Let’s bully nerds who use generative AI
skatunenetwork.bsky.social JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Apr 11
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE HANDFUL OF JER HEADLINER SHOWS GOING UP TO @camppunksylvania.bsky.social !!!

This is including my first time playing Charlotte! And returning to Jacksonville for the first time in 2 years, AND back to Richmond!!!

🎟️🔗🎟️🔗🎟️🔗 bnds.us/bk635w
Poster with text up top that says “the JER band summer 2025” below that, the words “tickets now on sale” are slightly obscured by a black and white photo of JER jumping while holding a mic. Their hair is up from the force of falling from the jump and their knees are bent up close to their chest. The microphone stand is at an angle in front of them, and The cable of the microphone whips out over JER’s head and in front of them to the bottom of the poster. The background is 2/3rds off-white, while the remaining 3rd to the right is a bold red. Some of the text is black over the white, and white over the red Show flyer. A primary red bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Jacksonville, FL” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.18. Both of these are over the solid red. The venue “@the walrus” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “glazed, gilt, and i.liedtomyself. Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box. Show flyer. A blue bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Charlotte, NC” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.19. Both of these are over the solid blue. The venue “@the milestone” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “Bangzz, Jiu-Jitsu, and blankstate” Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box. Show flyer. A purple bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Richmond VA” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.20. Both of these are over the solid purple. The venue “@Another Round” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “Destructo Disk and Madison Turner. Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box.
April 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE HANDFUL OF JER HEADLINER SHOWS GOING UP TO @camppunksylvania.bsky.social !!!

This is including my first time playing Charlotte! And returning to Jacksonville for the first time in 2 years, AND back to Richmond!!!

🎟️🔗🎟️🔗🎟️🔗 bnds.us/bk635w
Poster with text up top that says “the JER band summer 2025” below that, the words “tickets now on sale” are slightly obscured by a black and white photo of JER jumping while holding a mic. Their hair is up from the force of falling from the jump and their knees are bent up close to their chest. The microphone stand is at an angle in front of them, and The cable of the microphone whips out over JER’s head and in front of them to the bottom of the poster. The background is 2/3rds off-white, while the remaining 3rd to the right is a bold red. Some of the text is black over the white, and white over the red Show flyer. A primary red bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Jacksonville, FL” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.18. Both of these are over the solid red. The venue “@the walrus” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “glazed, gilt, and i.liedtomyself. Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box. Show flyer. A blue bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Charlotte, NC” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.19. Both of these are over the solid blue. The venue “@the milestone” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “Bangzz, Jiu-Jitsu, and blankstate” Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box. Show flyer. A purple bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. White text to the left at a 90 degree angle reads “Richmond VA” next to that at a regular angle is the date 6.20. Both of these are over the solid purple. The venue “@Another Round” reads slightly over JER and below that are green boxes that have the band names “Destructo Disk and Madison Turner. Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box.
April 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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ins0mniatic.bsky.social
MILESTONE!!! YESS!!!!!!!
skatunenetwork.bsky.social JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Apr 10
‼️⚠️GIG ALERT⚠️‼️

Announced some shows leading up to @camppunksylvania.bsky.social in June!!!

FINALLY getting to Charlotte‼️ and returning to Jacksonville AND Richmond‼️

Tickets go on sale Friday (tomorrow) at 10am!!

See u in June 🫡 www.jer.band
Tour flyer. A primary red bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. Below that reads “summer 2025” in green. The dates of the tour are white over the red background, with the tour city / venue information in green boxes over the wavy checkerboard pattern. They read 6.18 - Jacksonville FL @ the walrus 6.19 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone (18+) 6.20 - Richmond, VA @ Another Round 6.21 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat 6.22 - Gilbert, PA @ CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box.
April 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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skatunenetwork.bsky.social
‼️⚠️GIG ALERT⚠️‼️

Announced some shows leading up to @camppunksylvania.bsky.social in June!!!

FINALLY getting to Charlotte‼️ and returning to Jacksonville AND Richmond‼️

Tickets go on sale Friday (tomorrow) at 10am!!

See u in June 🫡 www.jer.band
Tour flyer. A primary red bar takes up the left third of the background. The center and right third of the background is a faded checkerboard pattern that’s warped in a wavy style. the top of the flyer reads “the JER band” in a bubble-style font. JER is in black with a thin yellow outline, and the words “the” and “band” are yellow with a thin black outline. Underneath that is a crop of the JER band members in black and white. A yellow shadow is underneath them. Below that reads “summer 2025” in green. The dates of the tour are white over the red background, with the tour city / venue information in green boxes over the wavy checkerboard pattern. They read 6.18 - Jacksonville FL @ the walrus 6.19 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone (18+) 6.20 - Richmond, VA @ Another Round 6.21 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat 6.22 - Gilbert, PA @ CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA Underneath that, the text reads “tickets at www.JER.band” tickets at is in black, sitting over the red. The website is in black surrounded by a yellow box.
April 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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suicidemachines.bsky.social
Happy 5 Years of REVOLUTION SPRING 🎉
March 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM